WorksheetsInvasive Species
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
Which frogs/toads are invasive to the US?
Cuban treefrog
greenhouse frog
cane toad
spring peeper
To be considered invasive in the US, a species must be non-native to the ecosystem and cause...
human health harm
economic harm
environmental harm
any of the above
How do invasive aquatic plants enter an ecosystem?
Aquarium dumping
Ornamental pond escapes
Watercraft movement
Animal mediated transport
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is used in pest and invasive species management and is...
a decision-making process that uses pest biology, environmental data, and technology to manage pest damage to minimizes economic costs and risks to people, property, and the environment.
a strategy designed for each pest that uses knowledge of the pests and environment to eliminating all pests that affect crops, structures, etc. to reduce pest damage to as close to zero as possible
a program based around pesticides, but can include other methods, to eliminate pests in a crop to maximize profit
a program that reduces pest presence by relying on preventative methods to exclude pests from a crop, structure, etc.
Why was the feral hog introduced to the US?
Stowaway on ships
Brought over as pack animals
Brought over for food and released into the wilderness
Brought over for companionship
What is the most cost effective way of managing invasive species?
Prevention
Eradication
Containment
Protection
Diseases can be invasive species
True
False
What is this invasive insect? (photo source PA Dept of Ag, Bugwood.org)
Asian ladybug
Asian longhorned beetle
Brown marmorated stink bug
Spotted lanternfly
What should you do with leftover firewood after camping?
Bring it home and use it there
Bring it home and use it on your next trip
Burn it in place before leaving
Leave it for the next person
In addition to competing for food/nutrients, space, and water, what other impact can invasive species have on native species?
Cost billions to the economy
Preventing recreation
Cause infrastructure damage
Introducing exotic diseases and parasites
